i use wql for all our systems and thus far works like a charm. I have some units where I have to use a like check versus = but that is only like 1 or 2 models. We use Dell, Lenovo and Panasonic Toughbooks.
Thank You, Roger Truss ro...@trusstribe.com h (920) 456-8302 c (920) 203-0625 On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 10:26 AM, George Salmaniw <george.salma...@gmail.com> wrote: > It's best to use customsettings.ini > Easy to maintain and update once everything is in place > > George > > > On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Bain.John <john.b...@cic.gc.ca> wrote: > >> I believe WQL is whats setting those Make and model environment >> variables, it’s a mdt script that does the lookup and sets the variable. >> >> >> >> I’m really just trying to get the right sequence of IFs ….or if IFs are >> even needed. >> >> >> >> John >> >> *From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto: >> listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] *On Behalf Of *Marable, Mike >> *Sent:* August 1, 2014 11:35 AM >> *To:* 'mdtosd@lists.myitforum.com' >> *Subject:* RE: [MDT-OSD] Proper use of Task Sequence conditions >> >> >> >> John, >> >> >> >> One problem you will run into is the model names will change. >> >> >> >> We purchase HPs and we got hit by HP changing the name of the z620s from >> “Workstation z620” to “z620 Workstation”. >> >> >> >> HP is also very keen on adding things like “G1” to model names as well. >> Our 810 Revolves had problems when HP started shipping us 810 G1 Revolves. >> >> >> >> WQL may be the better way to go. >> >> >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [ >> mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com <listsad...@lists.myitforum.com>] *On >> Behalf Of *elsalvoz >> *Sent:* Friday, August 01, 2014 11:30 AM >> *To:* mdtosd@lists.myitforum.com >> *Subject:* Re: [MDT-OSD] Proper use of Task Sequence conditions >> >> >> >> How about using WQL? >> http://systemmanagement.ro/blog/2009/05/22/install-drivers-by-computer-model-using-wmi-query/ >> >> >> >> >> or defining it in the CS.ini >> http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2013/05/09/how-to-manage-out-of-box-drivers-with-the-use-of-model-specific-driver-groups-in-microsoft-deployment-toolkit-2012-update-1.aspx >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 8:05 AM, Bain.John <john.b...@cic.gc.ca> wrote: >> >> This is related to software for hardware. >> >> I have a step in my mdt deployment that is model specific so I set >> criterias for that step and I am just trying to figure out what is the best >> way to set that criteria. >> >> >> >> I want the software to only install if the system is a 6005 or a Z400 >> >> >> >> Should I use option A >> >> >> >> Should I use option B >> >> >> >> Should I use option C >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> John >> >> >> >> >> >> John Bain >> NHQ – Solutions and Information Management | AC - Direction générale des >> solutions et de la gestion de l’information >> Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada >> 365 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 | 365, avenue Laurier Ouest >> Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 >> john.b...@cic.gc.ca >> Telephone | Téléphone 613-954-2536 >> Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-952-7171 >> Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada >> >> >> >> ********************************************************** >> >> Electronic Mail is not secure, may not be read every day, and should not >> be used for urgent or sensitive issues >> >> >
